I've had pain during bowel movements and constipation for 15 days with a little blood today. The doctor says it's a fissure and recommends surgery costing ?‚Äö¬π10,000. My dad earns ?‚Äö¬π10,000/month - is surgery really necessary at 17 or are there other options?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Fissure can often heal with ointments, sitz baths, and fiber‚Äîsurgery is not first-line at your age.

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